Day: June 11, 2018

DeAndre Ware Defeats Enrique Collazo in Battle of Super Middleweights

New York, NY (June 11, 2018)-DeAndre Ware scored the biggest win of his young career as he won an eight-round majority decision over 2012 Olympian and previously undefeated Enrique Collazo in a super middleweight bout at King's Theatre in Brooklyn, New York.  After a tactical first three rounds, Ware took over the fight with relentless pressure while landing powerful shots to the head and body that forced Collazo to wilt.  Ware, who is a full-time fireman, specifically asked to fight Collazo, and he came through with flying colors as he won by the scores of 77-75 twice, and 76-76. The bout was the 1st time that Ware navigated the 8 round distance, and he got stronger with each passing round. "This was the biggest fight of my career," said Ware.  "I am thankful for this opportunity, Read more [...]

Mathew Gonzalez and Cesar Francis Remain Perfect with Stoppage Wins in Brooklyn

Brooklyn, NY (June 11, 2018) - Mathew Gonzalez and Cesar Francis remained perfect by scoring stoppage wins in welterweight bouts this past Saturday night at the King's Theatre in Brooklyn. Both Gonzalez and Francis are managed by El Matador Management. Cesar Francis remained undefeated by stopping Victor Manuel Abreu in round two of their scheduled six-round junior lightweight bout. Francis dropped Abreu with a right to the body for which Abreu got up just after the ten-count, and the bout was halted at 39 seconds of the 2nd frame. Francis, 142.6 lbs of Brooklyn is now 5-0 with four knockouts. Gonzalez dominated Jimmy Rosario and registered at stoppage after round three of their scheduled four-round bout. Gonzalez dominated the fight by working behind a pinpoint jab, and beat Read more [...]

USA Boxing Alumni Association Membership Drive Month off to knockout start

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (June 11, 2018) - USA Boxing's "Alumni Association Membership Drive Month" got off to a knockout start this past weekend in Canastota, New York, at the annual International Boxing Hall of Fame Class induction ceremonies, as nine high-profile boxers, featuring an incredible accumulate pro record of 365-51-7 (239 KOs) and 24 major world titles, joined the growing USABAA ranks as proud, new members. Chris Cugliari and John Scully represented USA Boxing Alumni Association, manning tables at the IBHOF golf tournament and Memorabilia Show, to increase USABAA awareness and recruit new members. "The spirit of amateur boxing was alive and well throughout the International Boxing Hall of Fame weekend," explained Cugliari, USA Boxing Alumni Association Executive Director. Read more [...]